Every year the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) updates the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC). This year, several changes went into effect on April 1 that could result in a truck or driver being placed out of service.

Snow, ice, and freezing winter temperatures are unavoidable in the Midwest. Whether you recently completed truck driving school or have years of experience on the road, operating a truck in inclement weather can be difficult.

The Truck Parking Information and Management System—referred to as the Trucks Park Here system—will help commercial trucker drivers capitalize on the region’s safe, convenient parking areas through highway signs, smartphone apps, and websites all in relevant time.

The recent announcement from General Motors informing the public of its plan to shut down five factories and lay off thousands of workers came as a bit of a surprise to many. The company—who has previously refused to address its weaknesses and has sat on the brink of bankruptcy—made the tough decision to take action and restructure for the long-term good of the company.

According to a study conducted by Trucker Path, a majority of drivers reported that parking was their number one stressor at work. After the implementation of ELDs, parking has become an even larger issue, often leading to violations and unauthorized parking by drivers.

When it comes to roadside inspections, ELDs aren’t always the most helpful tools. Since the ELD mandate took effect, both drivers and inspectors have felt the difficulties of adapting to the changing technology.

Distracted driving is any activity that diverts a driver’s attention away from the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 391,000 people were injured in a motor vehicle crash involving distracted drivers in 2015.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will be conducting its annual International Roadcheck June 5-7. The three-day inspection of truck and bus transportation will be focused on hours-of-service compliance—partially due to the recent ELD mandate.

According to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, 83% of all shippers outsource their domestic transportation needs as of October 2017. Researchers also found that a quarter of all shippers use a 3PL to plan and manage their foreign and domestic transportation logistics. Now, consider for a moment, what a world without freight brokers would look like for your business. It wouldn’t look very good, in our opinion. Without freight brokers, like Atran, the freight industry would be slower, expensive, and full of dissatisfied customers.